Copper coil vs mirena
I had a GP appointment this morning and discussed contraception. I used yo be on the pill before the kids and are now only using condoms. I told him I've been thinking of the copper coil as I don'twant to have a hormonal contraceptive. He told me not to choose that one and to choose the mirena coil instead so I wouldn't have any periods.
I don't know why, but having a man telling me to go for a hormonal option pissed me off 🤣
I would love to hear pro and cons for both and which one you've preferred?
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If you don’t want hormonal contraception, but you want additional protection on top of condoms/instead of condoms, then stand your ground and request a copper coil. You shouldn’t have to mess with your cycles if you don’t want to.
I’ve found that I’ve had an easier time talking to male GPs and male gynaes (I currently see a male gynae) and have had absolute shit experiences with female gynaes, I think it’s just luck of the draw, but they cannot make you do something you don’t want.
Gynaes really do talk about the mirena coil as if it’s paying their bills though 😭😆
I was advised by a female doctor not to get the copper one as it makes your periods heavier and more painful, and mine were bad when I was younger pre any contraception and pre children. I was also sold the mirena as it would stop or reduce my periods.
I've had the mirena since the start of October now and have had almost constant spotting and much longer (although lighter and less painful) periods since it was fitted - like a good 10 solid days. In theory, it should have settled after around 6 months but so far this hasn't been the case.
I've also had issues with weight gain and acne on my face, chest and shoulders since having the mirena.
Everyone's experience will be different though, it will suit some much better than others! You can always have it removed if it doesn't work for you!
Insertion obviously isn't very pleasant but it's tolerable!
Forgot to add - my husband can feel the strings sometimes, position dependant, and says they feel sharp and uncomfortable for him 😅
I mentioned this when I had my follow up appointment to check it was fitted okay and was told the strings would soften and they were the correct length so it would be fine. But again, no improvement as of yet!
For some people the hormone coil is a miracle.
I got very depressed on the hormonal coil. It was super hard and it messed me up. Id always choose the contraception that is easiest to stop taking if something doesn’t feel right as I had to beg my doctors to take the coil out.
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